Hotels In Morocco You'll Never Want To Leave

Built entirely by hand by the country’s finest craftsmen, the elegance and grandeur of the Royal Mansour doesn’t stop at the mind-blowing reception hall. Step inside one of the private riads (there are no rooms at this hotel, only Moroccan riads), each with its own central courtyard surrounded by the living room, bar, and dining room. Up on the first floor are the spacious and luxurious bedrooms and bathrooms, while the rooftop terrace provides guests with a private swimming pool and views of Marrakech.

Don’t be surprised if you step inside Karawan Riad and you don’t want to leave. In fact, the suites in this riad may just be larger than most central New York or London apartments. Eclectic furnishings combined with modern design and state-of-the-art technology, each room features both an interior balcony with views overlooking the central courtyard and an exterior patio with views of the old city.

Dar Ahlam

Meaning house of dreams, not only is the Dar Ahlam property lovely, but the views are dreamy. With a lodge located in the Skoura palm grove and a luxurious desert camp in the heart of Erg Chigaga in Morocco’s Sahara Desert, a stay here is pure luxury. As part of the nightly rates, guests are invited to explore the region – picnic in the palm groves, lunch under a tent lakeside or even in an olive grove. Then head out to the Sahara Desert where the sound of quietude is deafening, the vistas breath-taking, and the camp luxurious.

Douar Oulad Cheik Ali, Skoura, Morocco +212 524 852 239

A true architectural gem, Riad Fès may be the finest riad in the region, and its accreditation with Relais & Châteaux is an attest to this fine boutique hotel’s quality. Soaring ceilings and beautiful Moroccan craftsmanship are on display at every turn – carved stucco, cedarwork, intricate zellig tilework – and can make guests feel like they’ve stepped into a museum or palace. But the food here is some of the finest in Fes, making it possible to not want to leave the riad, but rather enjoy the beauty that exists all around.

Sprawling terraces with views of the Koutoubia and old city of Marrakech, a restaurant serving Ottolenghi-inspired lunches and dinners, and plunge pools throughout this colourful riad make it one of the top choices for the bohemian and creative set. And forget having to head out to the souks – general manager Willem Smit and designer Paul Rowland have curated the best of the markets along with their own leather and textile designs.